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Over-Run Alternator Decoupler (OAD) Pulley Inspection

Special Tools Required 

Alternator OAD Pulley Holder 07AAB-TK8A100

  1. Remove the alternator (see ALTERNATOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  ).
  2. Clamp the alternator firmly in a vise.
  3. Remove the over-run alternator decoupler (OAD) pulley seal cap by piercing the center of the rubber cap with a flat screwdriver and prying it loose (see step  3 under Over-Run Alternator Decoupler (OAD) Pulley Removal and Installation ).
    NOTE: While the cap is off, the grease inside the OAD pulley is exposed. Do not wipe the grease off, and make sure it does not become contaminated.
  4. Insert the alternator OAD pulley holder into the OAD pulley (see step  4 under Over-Run Alternator Decoupler (OAD) Pulley Removal and Installation ).
  5. Place beam type torque wrench (A) with a 17 mm socket wrench (B) on the alternator OAD pulley holder.
    Fig 1: Inserting Alternator OAD Pulley Holder Into OAD Pulley
    G08078465Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. While holding the OAD pulley (C), rotate the alternator shaft counterclockwise. Make sure the alternator shaft is locked when applying the specified torque.

    Specified Torque: 

    13 N.m (1.3 kgf.m, 10 lbf.ft) 

  7. While holding the OAD pulley (A), rotate the alternator shaft clockwise. Check that the alternator shaft rotates at the specified torque or less.

    Specified Torque: 

    0.8 N.m (0.08 kgf.m, 0.6 lbf.ft) max 

  8. Install the new OAD pulley seal cap (see step  4 under Over-Run Alternator Decoupler (OAD) Pulley Removal and Installation ).
  9. Install the alternator (see INSTALLATION  ).